(a) The Plumbing Inspector shall enforce the provisions of Article 1739 including the Plumbing Code adopted thereunder.
(b) He shall receive applications and grant permits thereon for the installation or alteration of plumbing fixtures, equipment and lines in accordance with the provisions of Article 1709.
(c) He shall make inspections of plumbing fixtures as provided by this Building and Housing Code and issue a tag, stamped "approved," which is to be affixed to plumbing fixtures pursuant to permit granted; provided, that such installations comply with the rules and regulations of this Code and other applicable provisions of this Code or other ordinance, and with the permit. However, if defective, or omissions or violations exist, no tag of approval will be stamped as such until corrections have been made.
(d) He shall keep on file in his office a list of inspections of plumbing installations, which list shall be available for public reference during regular office hours.
(e) He shall keep a complete record of all permits issued and other official work performed.
(f) He shall inspect any plumbing equipment, lines, installations or fixtures in the City, and if they are found to be unsafe to life or property he shall notify the person owning or operating such plumbing equipment lines, installations or fixtures to correct the conditions within such time as he shall specify.
(g) He shall have the authority to notify any public utility to disconnect service in any building or premises containing defective or hazardous plumbing fixtures, lines, equipment or installations upon failure to correct any violations.
(h) In order to enforce the provisions of this Building and Housing Code he shall have a badge of identification. He or his representative may enter any building or premises for the purpose of making a plumbing inspection or to prevent violation of this Code upon the presentation of the proper credentials during reasonable hours in accordance with Section 1705.01(e).
(i) The Plumbing Inspector shall approve or disapprove each installation. The final report of approval shall be mailed to the owner of the premises covered by the inspection and the party performing the work.
(1977 Code Sec. 26.03)